This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 44/2016

Association-related issues can be found in the association newsletter. Read the newsletter at /en/associations/association-newsletter/

The blood donation point of SPR will come to the Kanditalo building in Otaniemi on Tuesday, 1.11. from 11 am to 3 pm. Test whether you’re suitable to be a donor at veripalvelu.fi and reach out a helping hand.

1. This and next week’s events
2. Apply for AYY’s exchange grant!
3. Tempaus Party @Kansalaistori 2.11.
4. An accessibility tutor advises Aalto people with accessibility questions
5. SPR’s blood donation point in the Kanditalo building on 1.11. from 11 am to 3 pm
6. Aalto sitsis with the theme “Weddings and Funerals”, Wed 23.11.
7. Apply to be an actor, dancer or to join a band at the Teekkarispeksi!
8. TalentIT Fair 3.11. – Boost your career
9. Welcome to ARENA Career Fair 2016 on November 9th!
10. Aalto Beer Pong Road Trip 4.11.-6.11.
11. Digital Media Club Learning Sauna 2.11. 18:00 @ Rantasauna
12. AIESEC global Volunteer programmes applications are open
13. NääsPeksi in Helsinki on 28.11.

1.    This and next week’s events

Week 44

• 31.10.-1.11. Tempaus2016: School visits
• 1.11. Taiji Beginner’s Course /blog/events/taiji-alkeiskurssi-5/
• 1.11. Blood donation at the Kanditalo building in Otaniemi
• 2.11. Tempaus Party at Kansalaistori Square
• 2.11. The Guild of the Cross: Tom Schulman ’From Otaniemi to the Middle East and Back’ /blog/events/ristin-kilta-tom-schulman-otaniemesta-lahi-itaan-ja-takaisin/
• 3.11. TalentIT recruitment fair https://www.facebook.com/TalentITFair/
• 4.11. The opening of the study centre
• 4.11. Neon Rave at Smökki https://www.facebook.com/events/314921625527945/

Week 45

• 8.11. Recruiting session at KASKI, Northern Europe’s largest scale-up event /blog/events/recruiting-session-at-kaski-northern-europes-largest-scaleup-event/
• 9.11. ARENA Career Fair /blog/events/arena-career-fair-9-11-2016/
• 9.11. The Guild of the Cross: Aatto Lamminpää ’Siperia Teaches You’ /blog/events/ristin-kilta-aatto-lamminpaa-siperia-opettaa/

2.    Apply for AYY’s exchange grant!

In the autumn, AYY is handing out exchange grants to support the internationalisation and active community action of students. The exchange grant can be applied for by those who are going on an exchange, are on an exchange at the moment and those AYY members who have returned from an exchange after April 2016.

The grant can be applied for from 12 noon on 26.10 to 11:59 pm, 16.11.  You can find further information about the grants and an application form here: /jasenille/palvelut/stipendit/

3.    Tempaus Party @Kansalaistori 2.11.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/664124320420735/

The two-day “Tempaus2016: Comprehensive Schooling, the Greatest of Treasures”” student project is crowned by the Tempaus Party, open to all, in Kansalaistori Square on Wednesday, 2.11. from 12 noon!

In the programme, there will be music performances, speeches and a panel discussion on the importance of comprehensive schooling. In addition, the audience can get to follow directly everything that happened at the schools during the last two days.

The event begins at 12 noon, and the actual main show gets going at 1 pm, ending at about 3 pm. So come on time! The Tempaus Party is open to everyone and free, regardless of whether you’re a student, comprehensive school pupil. teacher or concerned citizen. You’re all welcome to come along!

Please note that the large crowd event may cause some congestion in the event area.

Attending: Kummit Reg. Assn., TTER, Neste, IBM, Finnish Energy, Ekonomit, TEK, Fun Academy, Onnibus, the KAUTE Foundation, KY and AYY

What on Earth is Tempaus?

Tempaus2016 is a student project through which the aim is to get school pupils excited about learning and bring up the importance of comprehensive schooling in national discussion. 1,400 Tempaus participants will move around Finland and visit nearly 1,500 Finnish comprehensive schools on Monday, 31.10. and Tuesday, 1.11. An invigorating and motivating programme package will be carried out at the schools, together with the pupils. After this, the project that concerns the whole of Finland will be crowned by the Tempaus Party, to which we welcome all of you to see how the Tempaus went and hear how the comprehensive school stands in the Finland of the future.

4.    An accessibility tutor advises Aalto people with accessibility questions

Esa-Pekka Mattila, an economics student, will be working as an accessibility tutor during the 2016-2017 academic year at AYY. The role of the accessibility tutor is to advise the members of AYY with accessibility questions related to the premises of Aalto University and AYY, particularly prioritising helping students with disabilities. The accessibility tutor also maintains contact with the personnel of the University who are responsible for accessibility.

Contact the accessibility tutor: esa-pekka.mattila@aalto.fi or +358408456743

5.    SPR’s blood donation point in the Kanditalo building on 1.11. from 11 am to 3 pm

Become a lifesaver! SPR’s touring blood donation point is coming to the Kanditalo building in Otaniemi on Tuesday, 1.11. from 11 am to 3 pm. Blood can be donated by a basically healthy person aged 18–70 who weighs at least 50 kg. A new donor must be under 60 years old, and someone who has passed the age of 66 must have last donated blood less than two years ago. Further information from the free info number 0800 0 5801 or online at www.veripalvelu.fi. Remember to bring ID! Welcome!

6.    Aalto sitsis with the theme “Weddings and Funerals”, Wed 23.11.

Is a stolen bride ever returned? Does someone dead rise from the grave? What is the largest family party on the face of the Earth? You’re warmly welcomed to come and find out about the subject at the second Aalto sitsis in history on Wednesday, 23.11. at Saha in Otaniemi! The theme of the sitsis is ’Weddings and Funerals’. All Aalto students and Aalto-minded people are welcome, without looking more closely at study orientation or marital status 🙂

The event begins at 6 pm and various kinds of festivities continue in the same place after the sitting down part has ended. Signing up for the party is at: https://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/haat-ja-hautajaiset-aaltositsit/ Signing up begins on 7.11. and ends on 18.11. at 11:59 pm, or earlier if the sitsis get filled up. The sitsis cost a paltry 12 euros.

TL;DR

• What: Sitsis for all Aalto people
• When: Wed 23.11. from 6 pm
• Where: Saha, Konemiehentie 1
• Price: €12
• Theme and dress code: Weddings and Funerals
• Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1272726319474057/

7.    Apply to be an actor, dancer or to join a band at the Teekkarispeksi!

Teekkarispeksi is looking for actors, dancers and a band for its production next spring. Application events in November are as follows:

• Casting sessions for actors 20.-21.11. Sign up by 12.11. here: https://goo.gl/forms/PXRnJF5vyz1ziYky1
• Dance auditions 19.11. Sign up by 11.11. here: https://goo.gl/forms/mZ86AjDK0Bi6ViB32
• Band jams 15.-16.11. Sign up by 6.11. here: https://goo.gl/hkII8A

You can get more information about the application events on our Facebook pages and our web pages here: http://speksi.fi/yhdistys/hae-bandiin/. Welcome!

8.    TalentIT Fair 3.11. – Boost your career

Are you looking for career opportunities in the field of ICT? TalentIT 2016 Career Fair offers an excellent chance to land an internship, summer job or Master’s thesis position. There are over 80 great employers at the fair this year from small startups to widely known ICT businesses and exciting operators in Otahalli, on Thursday November 3, 11am – 5pm.

This year, we are taking networking to the next level with Snap Meeting service that enables you to book 15-minute meetings with interesting companies. Read more about the service and get to know our Career Forum’s other offerings from our website, talentit.aalto.fi. Only one month to go – get ready.

TalentIT @ Twitter / TalentIT @ Facebook

9.    Welcome to ARENA Career Fair 2016 on November 9th!

ARENA Career Fair will be organized for the 25th time at the Aalto University School of Business’ Main building, Töölö on Wed 9th November from 9:30 am to 4 pm. All business students of Aalto (including industrial engineering) are welcome to the largest contact fair organized for business students and companies in Finland! At the fair, you will have a chance to meet potential employers, practice your job hunting skills – and who knows – even land a job!

Check out the fair program, enrolled employers and tips on how to prepare for the fair on ARENA website. Follow the fair also on  Facebook where ARENA-On-Line is in full swing!

Student, why to visit?

• Meet over 50 exciting employers at stands
• Get to know potential employers by attending several employer presentations.
• Polish up your application papers and LinkedIn profile together with company HR professionals at the CV & LinkedIn Clinic
• Have your CV picture taken for a small fee (3€) in CV photo shooting

Note! There will be a free bus transportation for business students between Otaniemi and Töölö on the Fair Day. Buses are marked with ARENA logo.

Departure/Arrival:

• between 9 am and 4pm, every ½ hour
• In Otaniemi: Otakaari 1, F door
• In Töölö: Arkadiankatu tourist bus stop, next to the main building

10.                  Aalto Beer Pong Road Trip 4.11.-6.11.

See fb event for more details : https://www.facebook.com/events/302256990157819/

It’s time for the legendary Aalto Beer Pong Road Trip ! The journey starts from Otaniemi on Friday 4th of November and lasts until the 6th of November. During these three days we will travel to Tampere and another surprise city to have a beer pong tournament with local students. This trip is also a great way to get to know ABP better !

Registration is open at : http://abp.ayy.fi/events/road-trip-2016/ and closes on 30th of October.

• WHAT ? Aalto Beer Pong Road Trip
• WHERE ? In Tampere and another surprise city
• WHEN ? From 4th to 6th of November
• HOW MUCH DOES IT COST ? 50€
• WHY ? Ball games are fun and the road trip is epic !
• REGISTRATION : http://abp.ayy.fi/events/road-trip-2016/

11.                  Digital Media Club Learning Sauna 2.11. 18:00 @ Rantasauna

It’s time once again to come and learn new and cool stuff with DOT. There will be interesting presentations, for example the people behind the game Shadow Bug will come and tell you about making your first game. There will also be free food and refreshments.

Facebook-event: https://www.facebook.com/events/247261559010391/

http://dot.ayy.fi/

12.                  AIESEC global Volunteer programmes applications are open

The application for AIESEC’s Global Volunteer programmes is open. If you want to participate in social programmes around the world check out the opportunities we offer http://aiesec.fi/vapaaehtoistyo/

AIESEC is still looking for new members to facilitate these Global Volunteer exchanges so if you want to be part of the best international group in Aalto University join now! Apply by signing up at: http://aiesec.fi/join/ or e-mail krzysztof.plecinski@aiesec.net

13.                  NääsPeksi in Helsinki on 28.11.

NääsPeksi from Tampere is coming to Helsinki, to the Alexander Theatre on 28.11. to present its speksi for 2016, ’Naamat Taulussa’ (’Faces on the Board’). Ticket sales are now open at http://speksi.fi/kauppa/ and tickets cost €15/€20.

Come and witness this Tampere-style cultural experience! Here’s a description of what’s to come:

The seed of the renaissance is germinating in 13th-century Florence. Artists are struggling with the conflict between their own progressive ideas and the conservative church. Cardinal Agusta Vespasianus has commissioned a portrait from the great artist da Linssi. However, the all-round genius is interested in astronomy and his patron is prepared to do almost anything in the cause of enlightenment. Fortunately, young love draws attention away from the potentially explosive situation when da Linssi’s apprentice Fiat meets his childhood sweetheart.

Will da Linssi break under the pressure of the church? How will Fiat solve his woman trouble with his friend? Big emotions, world-revolutionising ideas, avoiding the Inquisition…and ankles. The reputations of people of great influence are hilariously in the balance in this year’s NääsPeksi: ’Naamat Taulussa’.

 

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 43/2016

Association-related issues can be found in the association newsletter. Read the newsletter at /en/associations/association-newsletter/

1. This and next week’s events
2. Apply for AYY’s exchange grant!
3. 30 years of Rantsu and the beginning of the new shore sauna project on 26.10.
4. Tempaus Party @Kansalaistori 2.11.
5. Late Night with Unisport at the Meilahti Sports Centre, 28.10.
6. Arabia Maskerad – Knights of Hearts 29.10
7. KILROY Foundation Grants
8. Follow the development of the MyCourses service and give feedback
9. Mindfulness workshops in November-December
10. The opening of the learning centre, 4.11. – register by 27.10.
11. The release concert of the record ’Jos minä puhuisin sinulle’ by the Academic Female Choir KYN
12. Retuperän WBK and the Polytech Choir present: The Stars of Teekkari Culture concert, 29.10.2016
13. AIESEC is looking for motivated members
14. TalentIT Fair 3.11. – Boost your career
15. The winter training of OtaKoppi is beginning on 30.10.

1.    This and next week’s events

Week 43

• 25.10. AMS Tuesday Sessions /blog/events/ams-tuesday-sessions-2/
• 25.10. ’Money out of fossils’ film night https://www.facebook.com/events/206538049767058/
• 26.10. KYN: The release concert of the record ’Jos minä puhuisin sinulle’ /blog/events/kyn-jos-mina-puhuisin-sinulle-levynjulkistamiskonsertti/
• 26.10 The Guild of the Cross: Games evening /blog/events/ristin-kilta-peli-ilta-2/
• 28.10. Metal Club Mökä’s gig evening /blog/events/metal-club-mokan-keikkailta/
• 28.10 Bordelli /blog/events/bordelli/
• 28.10. Late Night with Unisport https://unisport.fi/news/fi/202725828/ohjelma-julkaistu-late-night-with-unisport-meilahdessa-pe
• 29.10 The concert of RWBK and the Polytech Choir: The stars of teekkari culture /blog/events/rwbkn-ja-pkn-konsertti-teekkarikulttuurin-tahdisto/
• 29.10. Arabia Maskerad – Knights of hearts https://www.facebook.com/events/630748827108096/
• 30.10. Dance course /blog/events/tanssikurssi-14/
• Week 44
• 31.10.-1.11. Tempaus2016: School visits
• Taiji Beginners’ Course /blog/events/taiji-alkeiskurssi-5/
• 2.11. Tempaus Party in Kansalaistori Square
• 2.11. The Guild of the Cross: Tom Schulman ’From Otaniemi to the Middle East and back’ /blog/events/ristin-kilta-tom-schulman-otaniemesta-lahi-itaan-ja-takaisin/
• 3.11. TalentIT recruitment fair https://www.facebook.com/TalentITFair/
• 4.11. The opening of the learning centre
• 4.11. Neon Rave @ Smökki https://www.facebook.com/events/314921625527945/

2.    Apply for AYY’s exchange grant!

In the autumn, AYY is handing out exchange grants to support the internationalisation and active community action of students. The exchange grant can be applied for by those who are going on an exchange, are on an exchange at the moment and those AYY members who have returned from an exchange after April 2016.

The grant can be applied for from 12 noon on 26.10 to 11:59 pm, 16.11.  You can find further information about the grants and an application form here: /jasenille/palvelut/stipendit/

3.    30 years of Rantsu and the beginning of the new shore sauna project on 26.10.

Rantasauna will now be 30 years old this year and that has to be celebrated! Over the years, there have been numerous generations of teekkaris and memories honed by the löylys, so come and remember them with us! There’ll be birthday cake and some information about the foggier events of Rantsu.

At the same event, on Wednesday, 26.10. the Rantsu 2.0 sauna project coming to Otaranta will be launched. At Rantsu, the models of the new building will be made public and the progress of the project will be reported. The project also needs active participants, so it’s totally worth coming to enquire.

At the event, there’ll be cake made by the Campus Section for the quickest.

In a nutshell:

•         WHAT: Rantsu 30 years + Rantsu 2.0 project initiation
•         WHERE: Rantasauna, Vastaranta
•         WHEN: 26.10., at 7 pm
•         WHY: The birthday and new conception!

4.    Tempaus Party @Kansalaistori 2.11.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/664124320420735/

The two-day “Tempaus2016: Comprehensive Schooling, the Greatest of Treasures”” student project is crowned by the Tempaus Party, open to all, in Kansalaistori Square on Wednesday, 2.11. from 12 noon!

In the programme, there will be music performances, speeches and a panel discussion on the importance of comprehensive schooling. In addition, the audience can get to follow directly everything that happened at the schools during the last two days.

The event begins at 12 noon, and the actual main show gets going at 1 pm, ending at about 3 pm. So come on time! The Tempaus Party is open to everyone and free, regardless of whether you’re a student, comprehensive school pupil. teacher or concerned citizen. You’re all welcome to come along!

Please note that the large crowd event may cause some congestion in the event area.

Attending: Kummit Reg. Assn., TTER, Neste, IBM, Finnish Energy, Ekonomit, TEK, Fun Academy, Onnibus, the KAUTE Foundation, KY and AYY

What on Earth is Tempaus? Tempaus2016 is a student project through which the aim is to get school pupils excited about learning and bring up the importance of comprehensive schooling in national discussion. 1,400 Tempaus participants will move around Finland and visit nearly 1,500 Finnish comprehensive schools on Monday, 31.10. and Tuesday, 1.11. An invigorating and motivating programme package will be carried out at the schools, together with the pupils. After this, the project that concerns the whole of Finland will be crowned by the Tempaus Party, to which we welcome all of you to see how the Tempaus went and hear how the comprehensive school stands in the Finland of the future.

5.    Late Night with Unisport at the Meilahti Sports Centre, 28.10.

Once again, UniSport is proud and excited to present: Late Night with UniSport, the late evening training event on Friday, October the 28th from 5 pm to 12 midnight. Come and enjoy yourself and get refreshed together with friends and get to know other Unisport people! The event is free for Unisport season ticket holders; for others the price is €5 for the whole evening.

Read the timetable and programme of the event on the pages of Unisport (https://unisport.fi/news/fi/202725828/ohjelma-julkaistu-late-night-with-unisport-meilahdessa-pe ) or from Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1774465772834177 /

6.    Arabia Maskerad – Knights of Hearts 29.10

Arabia Maskerad, hosted by the TOKYO Reg. Assn. (the students of arts and design of Aalto University) returns at the end of October to its origins in Arabia – more beautiful and braver than ever before, under the Knight of Hearts – the Knighthood of Love theme. TOKYO’s 55th anniversary celebration, Finland’s largest masked ball, will be held at Mediakeskus Lume (Hämeentie 135, Helsinki) on Saturday, 29.10.2016 from 8 pm to 4 am.

Tickets to Arabia Maskerad can be bought from the Arabia campus service point of TOKYO, from the Kipsari vegetarian restaurant and Tiketti (http://www.tiketti.fi/Arabia-Maskerad-2016-Mediakeskus-Lume-Helsinki-lippuja/42596 ) A heart-felt welcome to you all!

7.    KILROY Foundation Grants

The KILROY Foundation based in Copenhagen, Denmark is awarding €1500 Grants to Finish students and young professionals perusing international:

•           Study abroad
•           Internship abroad
•           Volunteer/work abroad

Why a KILROY Foundation Grant? The intent of the Foundation is to help develop individuals and communities around the world through travel and education. We want young people to have the opportunity to discover and experience global diversity, minimize any form of prejudice and maximize interest and involvement in the global community. This we do through our KILROY Foundation Grant scheme – awarding grants to students and young individuals.

How do you apply for a KILROY Foundation Grant? To begin your application and for more information about grants and international projects we support – please follow this link! Or http://www.kilroyfoundation.net/grants/grants/

We are now taking applications to the “Fall 2016” grants up until October 31st 2016.

8.    Follow the development of the MyCourses service and give feedback

The web page of the MyCourses development channel can be found from Aalto Wiki at https://wiki.aalto.fi/display/mcdev. The page is open to all users with an Aalto ID. Through the page, you can follow what features or improvements are coming next to MyCourses. You can send feedback and your own wishes for development of the service to mycourses@aalto.fi.

9.    Mindfulness workshops in November-December

Mindfulness is accepting presence. It means a conscious choice to be able to stop and concentrate on this moment – our thoughts wander easily to the future or past. Mindfulness skills help you to notice the current moment and live in it. Regular mindfulness practice is known to reduce stress. The practising of conscious presence in studies helps to bypass unnecessary disruptive factors, concentrate better and avoid the fear of failure that comes from excessive self-criticism. At the end of autumn, there are two Finnish-language mindfulness workshops on offer.

Mindfulness in stress management: Fridays 9 am -11 am, 4.11-9.12.2016, Otakaari 1. Further information and registrations: https://into.aalto.fi/display/fiopintopsykologi/Mindfulness+stressinhallinnassa  and opintopsykologi@aalto.fi

Mindfulness – sympathetic learning: Fridays 1 pm – 3 pm, 4.11.-9.12.2016, Otakaari 1. Further information and registrations: https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=18606243  and opintopsykologi@aalto.fi

10.                  The opening of the learning centre, 4.11. – register by 27.10.

The official opening of the learning centre of Aalto University (address Otaniementie 9) will be held on Friday, 4.11. at 2 pm. The staff of the learning centre will guide you in the premises and Polirytmi will be taking care of the music. You’re warmly welcomed!

Register for the opening event by Thursday, 27.10. at:

https://www.webropolsurveys.com/S/D204137E0CCAE464.par

11.                  The release concert of the record ’Jos minä puhuisin sinulle’ by the Academic Female Choir KYN

KYN, which is amongst the leading female choirs of Finland, has always made music boldly by creating new things and breaking barriers. Under the leadership of the Music Counsellor Kaija Viitasalo, it has become known for a distinctive programme, expressive performances and vocal group-style lively cadences.

In honour of its 35th anniversary, KYN is bringing out its 8th recording. The record includes ethnic jazz composed and accompanied for KYN and KYN and a jazz group by Mikko Hassinen, who won the Teosto prize last year. Ethnic jazz is a genre of choral music that KYN has created with its commissioned works. In it, the melodic elements of our national tradition, expressive methods and texts, and modern poetry are combined with jazz rhythms and harmonies.

Both on the record and in the concert, the choir sings out in three musical colour worlds: with the jazz group, in the middle of it and alone.

’Jos minä puhuisin sinulle’ record release concert, the Academic Female Choir KYN, conducted by Kaija Viitasalo

Wed 26.10.2016, 7 pm, at the Savoy theatre (Kasarmikatu 46-48, Helsinki)

Manuel Dunkel, tenor saxophone/Ville Herrala, double bass/Mikko Hassinen, drums

Tickets €20/€15, ticket + record combo €30/€25, VIP ticket €35 from choir members and at the door, from Ticketmaster €22.50/€17.50, €32.50/€27.50 and €37.50.

Further information www.kyn.fi  and fb.com/KYNchoir

12.                  Retuperän WBK and the Polytech Choir present: The Stars of Teekkari Culture concert, 29.10.2016

Retuperän WBK and the Polytech Choir proudly present an unprecedented joint concert in the concert hall of the Helsinki Music Centre on 29.10.2016 at 1 pm and 5 pm. What happens when Finnish male choir music and more modern French horn music are combined? What kind of confusion will arise when the artistic misdirector Torturo Canini gets to conduct a bobble-capped male choir? Will the choir conductor Saara Aittakumpu find a world-class ’whisky bass’ from the horn orchestra? Buy your ticket now!

Ticketmaster ticket sales:

1 pm concert http://www.ticketmaster.fi/event/teekkarikulttuurin-tahdisto-lippuja/188699

5 pm concert http://www.ticketmaster.fi/event/teekkarikulttuurin-tahdisto-lippuja/188701

Ticket prices: €15/€30/€40/€65 (Student/2nd class/1st class/Deluxe)

The concert event on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/events/1189701384374515

Further information on the web pages: http://www.polyteknikkojenkuoro.fi/konsertit/retuperan-wbk-polyteknikkojen-kuoro-esittavat-teekkarikulttuurin-tahdisto-konsertti/

13.                  AIESEC is looking for motivated members

AIESEC is the biggest student run organization in the world with over 70 000 active members. AIESEC provides internships abroad and develops leadership qualities in young people. Our members are interested in world issues, leadership and management.

AIESEC provides you with experience that can’t be studied. We organize several social projects around Helsinki and develop students by sending our members to attend international conferences.

There are a few ways to take full advantage of AIESEC. The easiest way is simply to join our amazing team. It’s the best way to meet the international community in Aalto. You can also come chill out in our sauna-nights, barbeques and of course unforgettable parties.

Apply: http://aiesec.fi/join/ or e-mail krzysztof.plecinski@aiesec.net”

14.                  TalentIT Fair 3.11. – Boost your career

Are you looking for career opportunities in the field of ICT? TalentIT 2016 Career Fair offers an excellent chance to land an internship, summer job or Master’s thesis position. There are over 80 great employers at the fair this year from small startups to widely known ICT businesses and exciting operators in Otahalli, on Thursday November 3, 11am – 5pm.

This year, we are taking networking to the next level with Snap Meeting service that enables you to book 15-minute meetings with interesting companies. Read more about the service and get to know our Career Forum’s other offerings from our website, talentit.aalto.fi. Only one month to go – get ready.

TalentIT @ Twitter / TalentIT @ Facebook

15.                  The winter training of OtaKoppi is beginning on 30.10.

Winter is slowly approaching, but no need to panic! OtaKoppi is beginning winter season training again in the familiar way at 8 pm on Wednesdays on the mat of Otahalli and on Sundays at 2.30 pm in the multi-purpose hall of Otahalli. The first training session is already less than a few weeks from now, on Sunday, 30.10. from 2.30 pm to 4 pm. Meet-up in the stand of the multi-purpose hall a little before the start of the training.

Everyone who’s interested in pesäpallo is welcome to come to the training! All the training sessions of the season are on the web pages of OtaKoppi in the calendar: https://otakoppi.fi/index.php/home/kalenteri See you at the training!

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 42/2016

Association-related issues can be found in the association newsletter. Read the newsletter at /en/associations/association-newsletter/

1. This and next week’s events
2. Send a card to someone nice!
3. Aava’s info evening on 18.10. from 6 pm
4. AYY Presents: Student Waves @ Baltic Queen (2.11.2016–3.11.2016)
5. Recruiting session at KASKI, Northern Europe’s largest scaleup event
6. 30 years of Rantsu and the beginning of the new shore sauna project on 26.10.
7. Humans vs. Zombies 19.-22.10.
8. Come and join the Public Service Hackathon / #PSHACK100 (6 ECTS Credits)
9. HELP SCIENCE, GET PAID!” IBSEN – The Human Behaviour Simulator
10. Mindfulness workshops in November-December
11. Humpsvakar Teekkari Orchestra 55 years
12. The release concert of the record ’Jos minä puhuisin sinulle’ by the Academic Female Choir KYN
13. The musical HYLJE by former speksi performers at Konepajan Bruno
14. Fossil Free movie nights 19.10. & 25.10.!
15. Climbing courses for students!

1.    This and next week’s events

Week 42

• 18.10. Aava’s info evening https://www.facebook.com/events/1778618809042899/
• 19.10. KY Masters’ Club: Get behind the scenes of Nestle! https://www.facebook.com/events/189489011460676/
• 19.10. The Guild of the Cross: New faces evening /blog/events/ristin-kilta-uusien-kasvojen-ilta/
• 20.10. Information War sitsis /blog/events/information-war-sitsit/
• 21.10. Nippoli’s sauna evening /blog/events/nippolin-saunailta-%E3%83%8B%E3%83%83%E3%83%9D%E3%83%AA%E4%BA%A4%E6%B5%81%E4%BC%9A%EF%BC%86%E3%82%B5%E3%82%A6%E3%83%8A%E3%83%91%E3%83%BC%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3/

Week 43

• 25.10. AMS Tuesday Sessions /blog/events/ams-tuesday-sessions-2/
• 26.10. KYN: The release concert of the record ’Jos minä puhuisin sinulle’ /blog/events/kyn-jos-mina-puhuisin-sinulle-levynjulkistamiskonsertti/
• 26.10 The Guild of the Cross: Games evening /blog/events/ristin-kilta-peli-ilta-2/
• 28.10. Metal Club Mökä’s gig evening /blog/events/metal-club-mokan-keikkailta/
• 28.10 Bordelli /blog/events/bordelli/
• 29.10 The concert of RWBK and the Polytech Choir: The stars of teekkari culture /blog/events/rwbkn-ja-pkn-konsertti-teekkarikulttuurin-tahdisto/

2.    Send a card to someone nice!

Did you attend an extraordinarily good lecture? Was the janitor kind enough to help you with your heavy luggage? Did the study planning officer help you out with your complex study plans?

It is nice to get praise on your work but also to praise others. Now it’s time to say thank you to university staff. Aalto University Student Union will send a thank you card on your behalf if you tell us who has been nice to you at https://lomake.ayy.fi/sosiaalipolitiikka/kortti-kivoille/ . Let’s remember to thank each other!

3.    Aava’s info evening on 18.10. from 6 pm

Would you like to organise the larger events of AYY, such as the Aalto Afterparty or WappuAallto or further cross-disciplinariness, for example as the person in charge of the Aaltositsis or the Aalto Amazing Race? It sounds as if Aava could be the thing for you! Don’t quite know what Aava does? Don’t fret, because on Tuesday, 18.10. you’ll get the answer to all the questions on your mind, at the first info evening in Aava’s history!

So come at 6 pm to the upstairs of OK20 to hear what Aava, officially known as the Association Section of the Student Union of Aalto University, really does, everything that Aava covers and how great it is to be involved in making the Aalto community better for everyone! We promise a fun and informative evening, great company and something small to eat and wet your whistle. You don’t really want to be a square, so better to be there!

• WHAT: Aava’s info evening!
• WHEN: Tuesday, 18.10. from 6 pm
• WHERE: Upstairs at OK20
• WHAT IT COSTS: Nothing at all
• WHAT TO WEAR: Come as you are (clothes are a plus)
• WHY: Because you too really want to get to develop the Aalto community!

N.B.! Take a look at the other voluntary jobs at AYY too, at /stop/  and remember to apply before 6.12.!

4.    AYY Presents: Student Waves @ Baltic Queen (2.11.2016–3.11.2016)

FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1619548428342267/

It’s time to forget the greyness of the autumn and head to the sea! The most epic cruise of the year gathers together a whole shipful of students – you might even meet some people outside of Aalto! The whole ship is reserved for students, and the party will be pumped up by our cruise programme in the great company as well as by our glorious performers, Thrill Mode and Olavi Uusivirta!

You should arrive at the terminal, Länsisatama, on 2nd November by 5 pm, and the ship will be back in Helsinki the next day at 4:30 pm. You also have a chance to visit Tallinn in the morning between 8:00-12:00.

You can already sign up – but remember to do it by 20th October (until midnight) the latest! But hurry, you can only sign up if there’s enough space ? If you sign up by 13th Oct, you have a chance to win a suite or a deluxe cabin! So why not do it right away?! In addition, we recommend you to book your meals for the cruise in advance.

The cost of the cruise is 25 EUR/person, and should be booked by cabin groups. Cabins are available for 2-4 people. Within sign up, the names, birthdays and nationalities of the participants will be asked, as well as your student ID if you are a Tempaus volunteer.

Book your cabin at: https://holvi.com/shop/AYYshop/section/risteily-2016/  So put on your overalls and get to know the fellow cruisers! All aboard!

The cruise is also the official closing party for the student volunteers of Tempaus2016 student project! Volunteers have had booking instructions earlier by email. Remember to take your passport or other ID with you.

5.   Recruiting session at KASKI, Northern Europe’s largest scaleup event

Järjestäjä: Kasvuryhmä Ry

Helsinki Music Centre

Mannerheimintie 13 A, Helsinki

8.11.2016 15:30-16:30 (+ main show 5pm onwards)

When looking for your future dream job, have you ever wished there was an option that would combine the upsides of an entrepreneurial startup and an established big company? A job where you’d have the possibility to work in an entrepreneurial culture with strong drive to change the world, but with ample resources to actually make change happen quickly, get coaching from experienced doers, travel the world and scale up things that work?

Did you say yes? Of course you did! We invite you to join us at KASKI and Kasvuryhmä’s first ever tailor-made recruiting event for young doers (students and recent graduates with max 5 years from graduation) and a selection of Kasvuryhmä members – i.e. the best Finnish mid-sized growth companies looking to build their next growth phase. Come and see for yourself how these hidden champions of our society are shaping the future – and what your role could be in taking their next growth step

How to apply?

Due to limited availability, tickets are distributed through an application process. Please read more and apply for a ticket here: http://www.kasvuryhma.fi/kaski#kaski-for-students-and-recent-grads

6.    30 years of Rantsu and the beginning of the new shore sauna project on 26.10.

Rantasauna will now be 30 years old this year and that has to be celebrated! Over the years, there have been numerous generations of teekkaris and memories honed by the löylys, so come and remember them with us! There’ll be birthday cake and some information about the foggier events of Rantsu.

At the same event, on Wednesday, 26.10. the Rantsu 2.0 sauna project coming to Otaranta will be launched. At Rantsu, the models of the new building will be made public and the progress of the project will be reported. The project also needs active participants, so it’s totally worth coming to enquire.

At the event, there’ll be cake made by the Campus Section for the quickest.

In a nutshell:

•     WHAT: Rantsu 30 years + Rantsu 2.0 project initiation
•     WHERE: Rantasauna, Vastaranta
•     WHEN: 26.10., at 7 pm
•     WHY: The birthday and new conception!

7.    Humans vs. Zombies 19.-22.10.

The signup can be found at lomake.ayy.fi/aava/humans-vs-zombies Zombie virus is spreading! Does humanity have any chance against the ever growing zombie horde? Delays with the metro have also delayed the spread of the virus to Otaniemi, but it is only a matter of time until the virus hits.

Humans vs. Zombies is a moderated game of tag where zombie players try to spread the infection by tagging human players. Humans can in turn protect themselves by hiding, fleeing or fighting back (using clean socks or foam gun darts to “”stun”” zombies). Exciting missions and quests will be available every day. The game is fun and interactive. Since teamwork is often the best strategy players are guaranteed to meet new people.

So join the fun! Spread the hype! Come help make a great game by being a great player. And the best part: Participation is completely free of charge. The organizers will provide the game scarf and ID-tag for you. All you have to do is sign up, show up and play.

The preliminary rules of the game can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1987mA_3xeu4my_epuEdtsovsxcJ358ohHHtfqujjAVo/

The final rules might have slight modifications. Info-events will be earlier that week, exact schedule later.

After the game ends there will be a closing sauna on Sunday October 23rd at Otakaari 20.

Questions can be sent to the moderators: hvzotaniemi@gmail.com

8.    Come and join the Public Service Hackathon / #PSHACK100 (6 ECTS Credits)

We warmly welcome you to join the Public Service Hackathon / #PSHACK100! While solving real-life digitalization challenges of key Finnish public sector organizations, you can earn 6 ECTS credits. You can also show your talent as an individual worthwhile hiring e.g. for an internship. You can include the project into elective courses in any study program at Aalto University. Alternatively, the project substitutes the Capstone course in most Master’s programs at the School of Business.

The project starts with a kick-off event 1st November 2016 and final presentations will be given in December 2016. In addition to the 24h Hackathon event 17th-19th November, the project includes teamwork, lectures, coaching sessions, and presentations.

Find out more on the project website: https://nordic-events.accenture.com/hackathon/#/

Sign up by 25th October 2016 at Aalto University WebOodi: https://oodi.aalto.fi/a/

Join the FB event https://www.facebook.com/events/1784367925140396/

9.    HELP SCIENCE, GET PAID!” IBSEN – The Human Behaviour Simulator

Department of Computer Science at Aalto University is participating in IBSEN – a project funded by Horizon 2020, the biggest EU Research and Innovation Programme. Our goal is to develop a human behaviour simulator, a technology providing a basis for socio-economic simulations that would radically change many fields.

We are now recruiting volunteers for IBSEN.

Want to participate? Just follow the link: http://participants.ibsen- h2020.eu/en/join-csgaalto, and register to be included in the participants data base of IBSEN. Once an experimental session is open, starting in a few weeks, you will receive all the information via e-mail and  your social networks (Twitter, Facebook…). Then, all you have to do is to register for the sessions you are interested in before all vacancies are completed. The participation in these sessions, which  have been approved by the corresponding Ethics Committee, involves uniquely simple decisions in modelled situations. Every data collected will be treated anonymously so your privacy is guaranteed.

http://participants.ibsen- h2020.eu/en/join-csgaalto

More info: http://ibsen-h2020.eu/recruitment/

Contact for inquiries:

daniel.monsivais-velazquez@aalto.fi  / kunal.bhattacharya@aalto.fi

10.                  Mindfulness workshops in November-December

Mindfulness is accepting presence. It means a conscious choice to be able to stop and concentrate on this moment – our thoughts wander easily to the future or past. Mindfulness skills help you to notice the current moment and live in it. Regular mindfulness practice is known to reduce stress. The practising of conscious presence in studies helps to bypass unnecessary disruptive factors, concentrate better and avoid the fear of failure that comes from excessive self-criticism. At the end of autumn, there are two Finnish-language mindfulness workshops on offer.

Mindfulness in stress management: Fridays 9 am -11 am, 4.11-9.12.2016, Otakaari 1. Further information and registrations: https://into.aalto.fi/display/fiopintopsykologi/Mindfulness+stressinhallinnassa  and opintopsykologi@aalto.fi

Mindfulness – sympathetic learning: Fridays 1 pm – 3 pm, 4.11.-9.12.2016, Otakaari 1. Further information and registrations: https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=18606243  and opintopsykologi@aalto.fi

11.                  Humpsvakar Teekkari Orchestra 55 years

The Humpsvakar Teekkari Orchestra is 55 years old on the 22nd of October, and what better way to celebrate than to turn the Tapiolasali hall upside down and hold the greatest concert in living memory? When the price of the ticket for a student is a derisory €10, now is an excellent opportunity to enjoy music and breezy teekkari humour.

So that you get the best possible access to information, it’s worth following the Facebook page of the event at https://www.facebook.com/events/1000354250050353/ , or alternatively you can navigate directly to buying a ticket from the homepage of the orchestra at https://www.humpsvakar.fi/ ”

12.                  The release concert of the record ’Jos minä puhuisin sinulle’ by the Academic Female Choir KYN

KYN, which is amongst the leading female choirs of Finland, has always made music boldly by creating new things and breaking barriers. Under the leadership of the Music Counsellor Kaija Viitasalo, it has become known for a distinctive programme, expressive performances and vocal group-style lively cadences.

In honour of its 35th anniversary, KYN is bringing out its 8th recording. The record includes ethnic jazz composed and accompanied for KYN and KYN and a jazz group by Mikko Hassinen, who won the Teosto prize last year. Ethnic jazz is a genre of choral music that KYN has created with its commissioned works. In it, the melodic elements of our national tradition, expressive methods and texts, and modern poetry are combined with jazz rhythms and harmonies.

Both on the record and in the concert, the choir sings out in three musical colour worlds: with the jazz group, in the middle of it and alone.

’Jos minä puhuisin sinulle’ record release concert, the Academic Female Choir KYN, conducted by Kaija Viitasalo

Wed 26.10.2016, 7 pm, at the Savoy theatre (Kasarmikatu 46-48, Helsinki)

Manuel Dunkel, tenor saxophone/Ville Herrala, double bass/Mikko Hassinen, drums

Tickets €20/€15, ticket + record combo €30/€25, VIP ticket €35 from choir members and at the door, from Ticketmaster €22.50/€17.50, €32.50/€27.50 and €37.50.

Further information www.kyn.fi  and fb.com/KYNchoir

13.                  The musical HYLJE by former speksi performers at Konepajan Bruno

The ambitious new musical HYLJE by former speksi performers had its premiere on 13.10. at Konepajan Bruno. HYLJE tells the story of an advertising man who realises that his life is fake and signs up as a mascot on a ship to Sweden to try to find himself. On the stage, there will be 23 actors and dancers, a 12-strong orchestra and three electric forklifts. Tickets (€26/€22) and further information: www.hylje.com

14.                  Fossil Free movie nights 19.10. & 25.10.!

Come learn about the global divestment movement and join the Fossil Free Finland campaign! We will watch a climate documentary and have a discussion about the campaign and how to launch it at Aalto University.

The Aalto University movie night will be held on 25 October from 18:00 to 21:00 (6 pm to 9 pm) at Aalto Design Factory, Betonimiehenkuja 5, Espoo. The event is also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/206538049767058/

Join us for a free screening of “Disruption”, a new, fast-paced cinematic journey through the wild world of climate change: the science, the politics, the solutions, and the stories that define this crisis at this pivotal point in human history. You can watch the trailer of the movie here:  https://vimeo.com/watchdisruption/trailer

The movie is about an hour long, and after we watch it we’ll have a discussion about what we can all do together on this important issue.

Fossil Free is a campaign demanding educational and religious institutions, governments, and other organizations that serve the public good to cut their ties to the fossil fuel industry. See more at: http://world.350.org/finland/campaigns/divest-from-fossil-fuels/?lang=en

Welcome!

Even if you can’t make it, you can still join the campaign by following us in Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FossilFreeFinland/

15.                  Climbing courses for students!

Looking for a new hobby? Doesn’t boulder-climbing interest you? Do you want to reach the heights?

The autumn courses of Climbing Club Oranki are here! The cost of the courses is €55€ and €45 for members (membership €5) A very student-friendly price in comparison with the prices of commercial centres!

On the basic climbing course, you’ll learn what you need to know and the skills for top rope climbing, as well as how to belay, meaning you can go to any climbing centre by yourself.

On the lead course, you’ll learn the secrets of bottom rope climbing and how to belay safely when a friend is leading.

The timetables and registration for the courses can be found here: https://holvi.com/shop/oranki/section/kurssit/

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 40/2016

Association-related issues can be found in the association newsletter. Read the newsletter at /en/associations/association-newsletter/

This week, the Aalto Wellbeing week is under way at all the campuses. See the week’s programme on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1779827855620679/

P.S. The equality survey of Aalto and AYY is still open until tomorrow! Reply and tell us of your experiences!  https://www.webropolsurveys.com/S/DFB80A899DE3466B.par

1. Tällä ja ensi viikolla tapahtuu
2. Problems with SIP-insurance? Claim your refunds now
3. Report delayed course grading
4. Civilian service at AYY? Property assistant wanted!
5. The volunteer search of AYY is now open!
6. Teekkariperinneviikko is coming in November!
7. Nominate new honorary members for the Guild of the Round Tower
8. Aalto Crossroads – Case competition for all Aalto BSc and MSc students!
9. Aalto Amazing Race adventure for first year students!
10. Mp3 Experience by MOSAIC on Oct 5th
11. Humans vs. Zombies 19.-22.10.
12. TalentIT Fair 2016 – Boost your career!
13. OUBS Premieren video editing training 12.10.2016, 6 pm at the Studio
14. Tikelo presents: Info/Movie Night – The Grand Budapest Hotel
15. Registration for the cinefilm course of the Montaasi film club is now open!
16. Humpsvakar Teekkari Orchestra 55 years
17. Global Shapers Helsinki Hub kickoff 5th Oct
18. Join AIESEC and make a difference!
19. Registration for the alpine trip of Skipoli on 6.10. and the Kaukkarit on 15.10.
20. Pole-dancing during the Aalto Wellbeing Week
21. Aalto Predators Tryouts

1.    Tällä ja ensi viikolla tapahtuu

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• Aalto Wellbeing Week – Events on all campuses https://www.facebook.com/events/1779827855620679/
• 10. Aalto wellbeing week’s Cooper test /blog/events/aalto-wellbeing-weeks-cooper-test/
• 10. Aalto Marketing Society Tuesday Session – From volunteering to the lead /blog/events/aalto-marketing-society-tuesday-session-from-volunteering-to-the-lead/
• 10 Taiji basic course /blog/events/taiji-alkeiskurssi-5/
• 10. Freshmen night of Otaniemi environment association /blog/events/otaniemen-ymparistoseuran-uusien-ilta/

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• 10. OUBS: Premier basic course /blog/events/oubs-premieren-perusteet/

2.    Problems with SIP-insurance? Claim your refunds now

Do you have a SIP-Complement Insurance and have you had problems getting refunds for your medical costs? Now you can claim your missing costs from the insurance company! Many students have had problems with SIP-Complement insurance. Chubb, the insurance company has been interpreting the insurance policy in a disadvantageous way and has only paid a 20% compensation for medical costs if the students have not been able to prove they have a Kela-card (which international students most often do not have). AYY has explained the insurance company how the social security system, YTHS, municipality of residence and international degree students status function in Finland. Now Chubb has admitted it has interpreted the insurance policy in a wrong way and it is ready to review its decisions and pay back refunds in full to students. If you have applied for refunds for your medical costs and Chubb has only paid you a 20% compensation claiming that you do not have access to a mutual health care cover in Finland, you can now send your case for a review and get full compensation for your costs. Send your claim number to  beneluxclaims@chubb.com and request a review of the decision. If the insurance company is still refusing to pay you compensation, do not hesitate to contact international@ayy.fi.

3.    Report delayed course grading

Aalto University’s teaching and study regulations provide that exams and other study performances must be reviewed and recorded in the study register within one month. If your exam results or credits are late, you can report it to Aalto University administration.

• ARTS: Leena Koskinen (leena.koskinen@aalto.fi)
• BIZ: Markus Torkkeli (markus.torkkeli@aalto.fi)
• CHEM: Hanne Puskala (hanne.puskala@aalto.fi)
• ELEC: Perttu puska (perttu.puska@aalto.fi)
• ENG: Marjo Immonen (marjo.immonen@aalto.fi)
• SCI: Mari Knuuttila (mari.knuuttila@aalto.fi)

4.    Civilian service at AYY? Property assistant wanted!

Did you know that your Student Union serves as a civilian service place in accordance with the Civilian Service Act (1446/2007)? At the moment, the Student Union is offering three work service positions at the same time: a property assistant, a graphic designer (AD) and an IT support person.

The start dates for each role can be found in the position directory of the civilian service centre. Unfortunately, the Student Union can’t take on a new civilian service worker significantly earlier than when the work service of the previous worker ends. At the moment, we are looking for a property assistant who could start in their position as soon as possible.

We value creativity, precision and an ability to work together. AYY offers a civilian service worker a pleasant work environment in Otaniemi, Espoo, cheerful and nice colleagues, a flat near the workplace and other legally-decreed benefits.

The task of the property assistant is to take care of the upkeep and development of the Student Union’s association premises and residential sites, together with the association and accommodation sectors and the construction foreman.

The work profile includes checking the condition and fittings of the rented premises and the residential sites of the Teekkari Village, as well as the small repair jobs associated with these. The work of the property assistant occasionally includes office work and looking after current matters at the office of the Student Union. It would be desirable for the applicant to have experience of the construction field and maintenance. A class B driving licence is a minimum requirement. In short, we’re looking for someone comparable to a caretaker.

If you’re interested in the Student Union as a place for civilian service, contact the General Secretary of the Student Union, Niko Ferm (paasihteeri@ayy.fi / 050 520 9415).

5.    The volunteer search of AYY is now open!

The best student union in the world, AYY, is looking for volunteers! There are numerous voluntary roles at our Student Union that differ in terms of their tasks and amount of work, so everyone is sure to find a job that they like! Roles can be found from, amongst others, event production, campus development, international affairs, student advocacy and corporate relations. See the timetable, search objects and the experiences of those who’ve acted as volunteers at /stop/. Also follow the communications regarding the volunteer searches on Instagram (@ayy_fi) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ylioppilaskunta/)

6.    Teekkariperinneviikko is coming in November!

Teekkariperinneviikko, the teekkari tradition week, is coming again and this time it’s time to lay teekkari knowledge on the table. Do you know in which year the teekkaris moved to Otaniemi? Or why there’s a bobble in the teekkari cap? If you know, excellent, but if you don’t, no worries! This year, the Teekkaripeli game playable online during the Teekkariperinneviikko will tell you the answer.

Teekkariship will be 144 old this year and this will be celebrated for a whole week on 7.11.-12.11. There will be a plentiful array of familiar events, but also new fun stuff to do. During the week, you can, for example, challenge your friends to compete in knowledge of the teekkari culture in the Teekkaripeli, think up new words for songs and perform them at the Laulukilpailusitsis and go out to conquer the eastern neighbour city, Helsinki, under the guidance of the checkpoint map of the Polin Appro! The Teekkariperinneviikko concludes with the 200-strong Teekkariperinnejuhla party, which offers guaranteed festive bustle, and best of all, you can continue the party on the next day with the Teekkarisillis. So make a note of the week in your diary and listen out, because all the events of the week will be presented this week on the Facebook of the Teekkari Section!

Signing up for the Teekkariperinnejuhla and sillis will be open from Wednesday, 5.10. at 12 noon! So be quick and ensure your place in the coolest party of the year at www.teekkarius144.ayy.fi. Ticket sales for the Polin Appro and the Dipolin Appro starts for the associations on Wed 5^th Oct.  More information about all the events of the week can be found from the web pages www.teekkarius144.ayy.fi. See you in November!

7.    Nominate new honorary members for the Guild of the Round Tower

“The Guild of the Round Tower is an honorary and senior organisation operating in the vicinity of Aalto University. Persons who are at the final stage of their studies or who have recently graduated and have shown continuous interest in the culture of engineering students and other student activities at Aalto University and promoted its development in the Student Union or its associations may be nominated for the position of an honorary member. Nominations can be made until 23.59 on 12 Oct 2016 at https://lomake.ayy.fi/ptk/ehdota-uusia-arwoisia/.

Nominations can be made by an individual, guild, association or by several people, guilds or associations.

More information on PTK is available at: http://ptk.ayy.fi/.

8.    Aalto Crossroads – Case competition for all Aalto BSc and MSc students!

What? A case competition open to all Aalto BSc and MSc -students. To participate, you can form your own team of 4. If you want to participate but don’t have a team yet, you can apply individually and the organizers will create teams.

Altogether 15 teams can participate! Apply by writing a short motivational letter (max. 1 page), in which you tell us why you would like to participate. Challenge your friends to participate, too! The application deadline is October 15, 2016.

Where and when? The competition will take place at the Töölö campus on November 7-8, 2016 as follows:

• Monday, November 7: 3-6 pm: “Solving a case”” – workshop where you’ll learn how to solve cases
• Tuesday, November 8: 9 am-8 pm: Case competition

How to apply? Send your motivation letter by email to Christa Uusi-Rauva (christa.uusi-rauva(at)aalto.fi) by October 15, 2016. The teams will be selected by October 23. If you have any questions, please contact Christa!”

9.    Aalto Amazing Race adventure for first year students!

AYY’s Community Committee Aava and Teekkari Section as well as KY’s Cultural Committee KUVA are organizing Aalto Amazing Race, which is a checkpoint race on the Otaniemi-Töölö axis, on Thursday 13.10. You and your randomly chosen interdisciplinary team (you can choose a friend to join the team) will go on an adventure and solve Amazing Race styled tasks, and then the journey will continue with a prize ceremony at the KY Building with other activities as well.

Do you want to know what the rush in Amazing Race feels like? Join the Aalto Amazing Race by registering through this form: http://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/aaltoamazingrace2016/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/988873637901490/

10.                  Mp3 Experience by MOSAIC on Oct 5th

Join the MP3 Experience that has attained an incredible international reputation! But this time with Harry Potter, the wizard’s adventure!!! This event is definitely something that you have never experienced before.

Mosaic will organise this hugely successful event for the 9th time on Wednesday, 5th October, 2016. The idea is to download a music file (approx. one hour) to your phone or music device, push PLAY simultaneously with the crowd and follow the instructions you hear. The purpose is to attract positive attention, delight other people and have fun in a great group.

What is going to happen this year? There’s only one way to find out – come and explore the city with us!

• MP3 file link https://www.facebook.com/events/194657760955989/
• Download the Mp3 to your devices but do not listen to it before the event starts.
• Dresscode: Overalls or anything else

11.                  Humans vs. Zombies 19.-22.10.

The signup can be found at lomake.ayy.fi/aava/humans-vs-zombies Zombie virus is spreading! Does humanity have any chance against the ever growing zombie horde? Delays with the metro have also delayed the spread of the virus to Otaniemi, but it is only a matter of time until the virus hits.

Humans vs. Zombies is a moderated game of tag where zombie players try to spread the infection by tagging human players. Humans can in turn protect themselves by hiding, fleeing or fighting back (using clean socks or foam gun darts to “”stun”” zombies). Exciting missions and quests will be available every day. The game is fun and interactive. Since teamwork is often the best strategy players are guaranteed to meet new people.

So join the fun! Spread the hype! Come help make a great game by being a great player. And the best part: Participation is completely free of charge. The organizers will provide the game scarf and ID-tag for you. All you have to do is sign up, show up and play.

The preliminary rules of the game can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1987mA_3xeu4my_epuEdtsovsxcJ358ohHHtfqujjAVo/

The final rules might have slight modifications. Info-events will be earlier that week, exact schedule later. After the game ends there will be a closing sauna on Sunday October 23rd at Otakaari 20. Questions can be sent to the moderators: hvzotaniemi@gmail.com

12.                  TalentIT Fair 2016 – Boost your career!

Are you looking for career opportunities in the field of ICT? TalentIT 2016 Career Fair offers an excellent chance to land an internship, summer job or Master’s thesis position. There are over 80 great employers at the fair this year from small startups to widely known ICT businesses and exciting operators in Otahalli, on Thursday November 3, 11am – 5pm.

This year, we are taking networking to the next level with Snap Meeting service that enables you to book 15-minute meetings with interesting companies. Read more about the service and get to know our Career Forum’s other offerings from our website, talentit.aalto.fi. Only one month to go – get ready.

TalentIT @ Twitter / TalentIT @ Facebook

13.                  OUBS Premieren video editing training 12.10.2016, 6 pm at the Studio

Running out of the features of Windows Movie Maker? Is video editing a new acquaintance? Whatever the reason, you’re welcome to OUBS’s Premieren Perusteet (’The Basics of Premiere’) training!

In the training, the use of Adobe Premiere in video editing will be looked at. The training will cover the basic tools and working methods of editing from the point of view of Premiere, through examples. Previous experience of Premiere or video editing isn’t essential; rather, the training starts right with the basics. If you want to follow the training by doing it yourself alongside it, you can bring along your own laptop with Premiere installed on it (please install it before the training). You can get the trial version of Premiere free of charge at http://adobe.com .

Registration and further information at the Facebook event or by e-mail, hallitus@oubs.fi. The training is open and free to the members of AYY and OUBS.

• What: Premiere video editing training
• Where: OUBS’s Studio, Jämeräntaival 1
• When: 12.10.2016, 6 pm to 9 pm
• FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/167797320335131/
• What it costs: Free!

14.                  Tikelo presents: Info/Movie Night – The Grand Budapest Hotel

Tikelo is a movie club for all Aalto students, with a long tradition dating back to 1965. In the first event of the fall you will hear more about the movie club and about the range of activities that we organize.

After the introduction, it’s time for the movie! We will be showing you The Grand Budapest Hotel directed by Wes Anderson. This visual masterpiece with a fascinating plot and witty dialogue won four Oscars in 2015.

In addition, we will serve punch, pizza and movie snacks. The event and the refreshments are free of charge.

See you at 3. floor Yläkertsi in KY Building (address Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 21, Helsinki) on Wednesday 5.10. at 18.00!

Event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/648643658633339/

15.                  Registration for the cinefilm course of the Montaasi film club is now open!

On the basic filmmaking course held on the weekend of 7. – 9.10., the basics of script-writing, visual narrative, lighting and filming will be gone through, and short films will be filmed in groups on 8 mm colour film. So the course still offers an opportunity that is unique to make a film on cinefilm, which becomes rarer with each year that passes.

The films will be sent to be developed at the laboratory, after which they will be edited at the film editing suite of Montaasi at a time agreed on by the groups amongst themselves. Editing will be done with the so-called classic method, i.e. by cutting and taping together.

The more detailed timetable of the course is at montaasi.ayy.fi

Further information and registration by e-mail: montaasi@list.ayy.fi

The course will be held in Otaniemi, Espoo. There are 15 places on the course and its price is 25 euros for members of Montaasi. If you’re not a member yet, you can take care of the membership fee of 5 euros together with the course fee. You can become a member on the web pages of Montaasi.

16.                  Humpsvakar Teekkari Orchestra 55 years

The Humpsvakar Teekkari Orchestra is 55 years old on the 22nd of October, and what better way to celebrate than to turn the Tapiolasali hall upside down and hold the greatest concert in living memory? When the price of the ticket for a student is a derisory €10, now is an excellent opportunity to enjoy music and breezy teekkari humour.

So that you get the best possible access to information, it’s worth following the Facebook page of the event at https://www.facebook.com/events/1000354250050353/ , or alternatively you can navigate directly to buying a ticket from the homepage of the orchestra at https://www.humpsvakar.fi/.

17.                  Global Shapers Helsinki Hub kickoff 5th Oct

The Global Shapers Helsinki Hub will kickoff with the event “Lessons on how to change the world” with some amazing speakers, and open the hub’s membership applications for year 2016-2017.

Time: Wednesday, October 5 at 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Place: Startup Maria, Marian Sairaala, Lapinlahdenkatu 16

Further information on Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/136672740123926/

Register for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lessons-on-how-to-change-the-world-tickets-27643708075

18.                  Join AIESEC and make a difference!

AIESEC, with over 70,000 members is one of the largest student run organizations in the world. We are currently looking for more members to add to our amazing team. AIESEC provides opportunities to go on an exchange and have an internship abroad.

If you want to practice business management, public speaking or if you want to hang out with students from all around the world then AIESEC is for you. The application period will close shortly!

Send a message to: krzysztof.plecinski@aiesec.net

19.                  Registration for the alpine trip of Skipoli on 6.10. and the Kaukkarit on 15.10.

Skipoli’s Kaukkarit 15.10

What would it sound like to get a head start for the downhill season? Skipoli is arranging for truckloads of snow to be brought to the Rantasauna on 15.10., so wild rail jams are guaranteed! There are fantastic prizes on store for the best tricks and falls. Come along and enjoy the good feeling with either your shoes or ski boots on! The after-ski will go on long into the night!!

Skipoli’s THÖ Alps Trip

Are you yearning to get on the big slopes? Would you like to go down through metres of powder? The alpine delegation of Skipoli is heading this year to Nauders in Austria! The trip starts on 14.1.2017, and after two weeks of pounding the pistes, the return to Finland is on 28.1! Registration in the Alvar lobby on 6.10 at 10 am!! Both hardened veterans and alpine virgins are welcome to come along! Further information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1809299115949862/

20.                  Pole-dancing during the Aalto Wellbeing Week

Come and try out pole-dancing in Otaniemi! Otanko Reg. Assn. offers weekly pole-dancing lessons and workshops. More info at otanko.ayy.fi. N.B.! Registration for lessons is not necessary during Aalto Wellbeing Week.

• What: pole-dancing
• When: Wednesdays, 4.30 pm to 5.45 pm
• Where: Association premises, Jämeräntaival 1
• Equipment: a drink bottle, short shorts, your own small towel
• Why: because orange is the best colour in the world!

21.                  Aalto Predators Tryouts

Aalto Predators is organizing open practices on the 5.10 at 18:00 at Tali Football Hall (Purotie 8, Helsinki).

You need: Outdoor sports clothes, cleats/sneakers (natural grass), water bottle. (Mouthguard is optional)

The women’s american football team is open to all female university and university of applied science students in the greater metropolitan area. The men’s team is open for all male Aalto University students.

No previous football experience is needed, during the tryout days you will learn the foundational skills and techniques of American Football, as well as get a feel for what position suits you best. American Football is a sport with player positions for a varied range of athletic types.

Tryouts for Men’s team:

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Tryouts for Women’s team:

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This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 39/2016

Next week, we’ll be celebrating the wellbeing week that’s shared by all of Aalto. N.B.! Signing up for the web training of Aivokunto in already ending on 29.9. https://www.facebook.com/events/1779827855620679/

P.S. There’s a great and diverse event day on Friday, when there are the Otatarha races during the day, the pre-party for the Lakinlaskijaiset (cap lowering) will be at Smökki and the Lakinlaskijaiset themselves will be celebrated at Vermo. The events are open to everyone. You’re welcome to come along!

Association-related issues can be found in the association newsletter. Read the newsletter at /en/associations/association-newsletter/

1. Tällä ja ensi viikolla tapahtuu
2. Tempaus2016 registration 20.9.-30.9.
3. The equality survey of AYY and Aalto University
4. Capgemini’s Young Professionals Academy application is now open
5. Elo Data Science Hack 27.– 28.10.2016 LEARN AI AND WIN 5000€
6. Mp3 Experience by MOSAIC on September 29th
7. The Otatarha Races- a race full of fun and excitement, September 30
8. The Lakinlaskijaiset pre-party at Smökki
9. Lakinlaskijaiset at Vermo, 30.9.
10. OUBS’s camera training evening Wed 28.9.
11. Train up your mental fitness or take part in an expert lecture during Aalto Wellbeing week
12. Development co-operation week at Aalto 10.-14.10.!
13. Campus Expo 28.9.2016
14. Cycling-themed Campus Sauna 26.9.
15. Apply for Slush Volunteer 2016
16. AMCA Case Interview Workshops
17. A free basic course on Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu for Aalto university Students
18. Start up aikido in Otaniemi!
19. Introductory gliding course by PIK
20. Try sailing in Teekkaripurjehtijat’s introduction sailing

1.    Tällä ja ensi viikolla tapahtuu

Viikko 39

• 5.9.-2.10. Capgemini Young Professionals Academy application period: /blog/events/capgemini-young-professionals-academy/
• 28.9. Campus Expo /blog/events/kampuskarkelot-2016/
• 28.9. Ristin kilta: rukous- ja ylistysilta /blog/events/ristin-kilta-rukous-ja-ylistysilta-2/
• 28.9. OUBS Camera training /blog/events/oubs-kamerakoulutus/
• 29.9. Ristin kilta: Freshmen Sauna /blog/events/ristin-kilta-fuksisauna/
• 29.9. KUJin kyydillä Kauppakadun Approon /blog/events/kujin-kyydilla-kauppakadun-approon/
• 30.9. Otatarhan ajot
• 30.9. LL etkot Smökissä
• 30.9. Lakinlaskijaiset /blog/events/lakinlaskijaiset-2016/
• 2.10. Capgemini Young Professionals Academy application period ends /blog/events/capgemini-young-professionals-academy-application-period-5-9-2-10-ends/

Viikko 40

• Aalto Wellbeing Week – Tapahtumia kaikilla kampuksilla https://www.facebook.com/events/1779827855620679/
• 4.10 Taiji Alkeiskurssi /blog/events/taiji-alkeiskurssi-5/
• 5.10. Otaniemen Ympäristöseuran uusien ilta /blog/events/otaniemen-ymparistoseuran-uusien-ilta/

2.    Tempaus2016 registration 20.9.-30.9.

Signing up for Finland’s largest student drive is now open. Click to https://tempaus.fi/ilmo and sign up! You can look at the schools that are involved, as well as those who have signed up for the schools at https://tempaus.fi/kartta.

You’ll find all the information you need at tempaus.fi. If anything still remains unclear, just send us a mail to tempaus-info@list.ayy.fi.

Tempaus2016 in the social media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tempaus2016
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tempaus2016/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/tempaus2016
• Hashtags: #Tempaus2016, #aarre
• www.tempaus.fi

3.    The equality survey of AYY and Aalto University

Have you experienced inappropriate behaviour at student dos? Have you noticed discrimination in teaching situations? In the student associations, does everyone have the same rights? AYY and Aalto University are trying to find answers to these questions and others with an equality survey, the results of which will be utilised in coming projects to further equality.

As a prize, after responding one 100-euro gift card for the Stockmann department store will be drawn amongst those who have submitted their contact details, as well as a number of smaller prizes. The contact details are stored separately and cannot be connected to the replies to the equality survey.

You can get to the survey form from the link below: https://www.webropolsurveys.com/S/EF26C0B1788DA268.par

4.    Capgemini’s Young Professionals Academy application is now open

Capgemini’s Young Professionals Academy application process is now open again! Apply now and begin your career as an IT consultant in a dynamic environment!

The link to the application process: https://www.fi.capgemini.com/careers/your-career-path/capgemini-young-professionals-academy

5.    Elo Data Science Hack 27.– 28.10.2016 LEARN AI AND WIN 5000€

Elo Pension Company, in collaboration with Tieto Experience Hub, is offering you a chance to improve the wellbeing of entrepreneurs. Elo data science hack is an one-of-a-kind opportunity to innovate with industry leaders and to get access to latest technology and unique data sources. Come up with a new idea, tool or service concept that identifies new potential entrepreneurs and helps Finnish entrepreneurs flourish in their hectic work life with the help of media data and deep learning artificial intelligence. The winning team gets a prize of 5000 euros and there are also some additional prizes.

Collect 1-5 talents and sign up as a team before 5.10. Show your potential in the application by describing your interests and if possible, an initial idea to solve one of the 3 hackathon  challenges. Find more information at https://sites.tieto.com/micro-sites/elohack/ #elohack

6.    Mp3 Experience by MOSAIC on October 5th

Join the MP3 Experience that has attained an incredible international reputation! But this time with Harry Potter, the wizard’s adventure!!! This event is definitely something that you have never experienced before.

Mosaic will organise this hugely successful event for the 9th time on Wed, 5th October 2016. The idea is to download a music file (approx. one hour) to your phone or music device, push PLAY simultaneously with the crowd and follow the instructions you hear. The purpose is to attract positive attention, delight other people and have fun in a great group.

What is going to happen this year? There’s only one way to find out – come and explore the city with us!

MP3 file link https://www.facebook.com/events/194657760955989/

Download the Mp3 to your devices but do not listen to it before the event starts.

Dresscode: Overalls or anything else

7.    The Otatarha Races- a race full of fun and excitement, September 30

The beautiful autumn day of Lakinlaskijaiset will kick off traditionally at Ossinlampi at 2 PM with a race full of fun and excitement, the Otatarha Races! Sign up for the race, build your own non-motorized vehicle and fight for victory in the tightest race of the year!

Even if you don’t intend to participate in the race yourself, be there to enjoy the dazzling racing atmosphere, beautiful autumn day and various activities. For example, you can get to know the race’s main sponsor Vaisala at a checkpoint through fun activities.

You and your team can also challenge your nemesis to a tug-of-war! You may choose to compete on the spot, but parties who have been challenged in advance will be notified of the challenge. https://lomake.ayy.fi/teekkarijaosto/oa2016koydenveto/

The sign-up for teams participating in the race will open on September 5 at 9 AM and close on September 26 at 11:59 PM.

• https://lomake.ayy.fi/teekkarijaosto/otatarhanajot2016/
• The event’s official site: http://otatarhanajot.ayy.fi/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/612882155555725/

8.    The Lakinlaskijaiset pre-party at Smökki

In between the Otatarha races and the Lakinlaskijaiset, the pre-party of the Lakinlaskijaiset, which has already become a tradition, will be held at Smökki. The doors of Smökki open at 5 pm and there is bus transportation to Vermo from 8 pm. As the culmination of the programme at the Lakinlaskijaiset pre-party, the digital songbook of TEK will be published! At Smökki, it will also be possible to get reacquainted with the Internet sensation of the year when Kalevauva.fi, known amongst other things for the super hit ’Pitääkö synnytyksessä todellakin olla alapää paljaana?’ (’Does the bottom half really have to be bare when giving birth?’) takes to the stage!

A Lakinlaskijaiset bracelet gets you admission. More on Facebook:

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9.    Lakinlaskijaiset at Vermo, 30.9.

“When the goal has been reached at the Otatarha races and there has been partying in between to the sounds of Kalevauva.fi at Smökki, it’s time to move with chartered buses to the actual Lakinlaskijaiset. This year is extremely special because the party is held at the temple of horse racing, on the race course at Vermo! The performers are Gasellit, Plutonium 74 and Big Pharma. Everyone is welcome to the Lakinlaskijaiset regardless of field of study or owning a cap. In previous years, the tickets have been sold out almost without exception and there have been invigorating cross-disciplinary meetings going on!

Ticket sales for the Lakinlaskijaiset are open! More information about the event on Facebook, and at

http://www.lakinlaskijaiset.fi/

10.                  OUBS’s camera training evening Wed 28.9.

At OUBS’s camera training evening, the filming equipment of OUBS will be introduced and the basics of video filming will be studied in theory and practice. No previous experience of use of a camera is required, but instead the basics will be gone through according to need!

The training event will be held on Wednesday 28.9 at the studio at Jämeräntaival 1 (the basement). The event begins at 6 pm, going on until around 8. Sign up to the event on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/events/1121705051248010/ ) or by e-mail to hallitus@oubs.fi, so that we can estimate the number of participants.

The event is free for all members of AYY and the OUBS Reg. Assn. The event will be in Finnish.

11.                  Train up your mental fitness or take part in an expert lecture during Aalto Wellbeing week

The shared wellbeing week of Aalto will be held from 3.10. to 7.10. The offering of the week includes Aivokunto’s web training to develop how to use your mind (sign up by 29.9.), stand days and Frank Martela’s lecture titled “How to find your inner motivation” (sign up by 29.9.). On Friday, it will be possible to prepare for the weekend with Mindfulness or Yin yoga. See the whole week’s programme on Facebook or from Aalto Inside. https://inside.aalto.fi/…/tapahtumat/Aalto+Wellbeing+Week+3… (requires logging in with Aalto IDs).

https://www.facebook.com/events/1779827855620679/

12.                  Development co-operation week at Aalto 10.-14.10.!

In the third week of October, it will become clearer to the people of AYY how the world can be improved during the study time and career. The theme of the development co-operation week in 2016 is Agenda 2030, i.e. the sustainable development targets of the UN. Events in store include film screenings at Kino Sheryl, discussion and debate evenings, a comics workshop, a start-up and association market, a clothes workshop and a flea market. In addition, you’ll get to hear the experiences of the people of Aalto of working for sustainable development and the possibilities that we already have during our study years to take part in development projects.

13.                  Campus Expo 28.9.2016

What is AYY? What are the activities of special status associations, such as the guilds or KY? What was that nice association that I visited at the Aalto Party? Do we have any tennis clubs? Who organises all the parties? All of you freshmen, don’t worry, you will find answers to all these questions from one place – AYY’s Campus Expo!

Whatever is on your mind, please head to the second floor at Otakaari 1 at 10am-2pm on 28 September to see all that Aalto has to offer! All associations that operate within AYY are there to present their activities, so you might even find a new hobby for yourself 😉

Psst! Sign up for associations is open until 11:59 pm September 26th at https://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/kampuskarkelot2016/

• FB-event: https://www.facebook.com/events/333465500320423/
• WHAT: Campus Expo 2016
• WHEN: 28 Sept, 10am-2pm
• WHERE: Otakaari 1, 1st and 2nd floor
• WHAT DOES IT COST: Nothing!

14.                  Cycling-themed Campus Sauna 26.9.

Come hear about the campus area cycling traffic planning to beach sauna (Rantasana, a.k.a. Rantsu) on Sep 26th! AYY Campus section begins their traditional Campus saunas this autumn. At 7PM people responsible of the campus cycling route planning process will discuss campus development. Among other invited speakers we are hearing Olli Koivula, who is development engineer in the city of Espoo responsible of Otaniemi area traffic planning. The rest of the speakers will be announced later!

The occasion will be relaxed and after professionals we will give all the participants the opportunity to tell their development ideas on campus biking. Now is the perfect time to come influence the traffic planning of the future!

The sauna is free, and campus section provides light snacks. Also the tub is hot and the sauna is heated!

The event is in Finnish and English if need be.

15.                  Apply for Slush Volunteer 2016

Slush would not exist without our volunteers. By volunteering you will see how Europe’s leading startup and tech event is built – from the inside. You will meet interesting people, learn a lot of new things and get a chance to be part of the unique volunteer community with people from over 50 countries.

There are about 30 different tasks that you can apply for, from improving the Slush visitor experience, production to communications. Previous experience is not required – we want to give you an opportunity to learn something new.

Apply here: http://www.slush.org/volunteers/

16.                  AMCA Case Interview Workshops

Aalto Management Consulting Association (AMCA) welcomes you to workshops listed below  REDDAL Case Interview Workshop 29.9.2016

• REGISTRATION: https://goo.gl/forms/jVAQHLtrV2P8AUjw2.
• WHEN: Thursday 29 September, 18.00-21.00
• WHERE: Design Factory (Betonimiehenkuja 5, Espoo), the Stage hall, from the main entrance to the right.
• PRICE: FREE.
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/231810897222098/

Case Interview Workshop with ACCENTURE 6.10.2016

• WHERE: Accenture Finland Headquarters
• WHEN: 6th of October, 17:30 – 20:30 WHO: 15-20 students of Aalto, preferably Finnish speaking. Experience in financial analysis is a plus.
• EVENT TYPE: A strategy case for a Nordic company.
• REGISTRATION: To register send your CV to amca@kyweb.fi.

17.                  A free basic course on Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu for Aalto university Students

Bujinkan Budō Taijutsu is a traditional budō or martial art. The course  will teach you the material for the first belt level in the system (9.kyu) After the basic course, the novice must obtain a black practice  suit and pay the membership and practice fees (instructions will be given for both).

• Equipment: A t-shirt and track suit will be enough for practice, but you  should also bring a thicker hoodie or something similarly durable for practicing freeing yourself from sleeve / chest grips with your partner.
• Address: Jämeräntaival 5, Tatamisali
• Time: Tuesdays 7-9 PM, Oct 11 – Dec 13, 2016
• Signing up: The first ten persons to sign up will be accepted for the course.
• Additional information: Mikko Toivanen, mikko.j.toivanen@gmail.com

18.                  Start up aikido in Otaniemi!

Aalto Aikikai Reg. Assn. Is arranging an aikido display on Tuesday 27.9. at 5 pm in the tatami hall of Jämeräntaival 5A. Training for new beginners begins on Thursday 29.9. at 5 pm in the same place. You’re welcome to come and watch and try it out! More info: www.aaltoaikikai.ayy.fi

19.                  Introductory gliding course by PIK

“On the introductory gliding course, you’ll get to go on a glider flight with an instructor. The course includes a theory session in which the basics of gliding will be gone through, along with practical matters for the day of the flight. After the theory, you’ll get straight down to action; to fly in a two-seater training glider over great autumnal landscapes. If you want, you can also get to steer the glider under the supervision of the instructor.

Weather permitting, there are introductory flights available during the first weekend of October (1.-2.10.). The flight day begins at 10 am at the flight centre of Räyskälä and you should set aside the whole day for the course. Carpooling will be agreed on in the theory events.

The theory event will be held on Thursday 29.9. from 5 pm in the association premises of Maarintalo (Sähkömiehentie 3, 1st floor). You can ensure your place by signing up beforehand with this form https://goo.gl/forms/ScoRkr2wUkGvoxZj1, or alternatively by signing up at the theory event. Further information by e-mail from purjelento@pik.fi and on the web pages of the club http://pik.ayy.fi/joomla/index.php/koulutus/purjelennon-tutustumiskurssi.

Price: €125 (The price includes the membership fee for the rest of the year, the theory training and two flights with an instructor.)

20.                  Try sailing in Teekkaripurjehtijat’s introduction sailing

Interested in sailing? Come to an introduction sailing with Teekkaripurjehtijat! These sailing trips are free and open to anyone (no previous sailing experience is required). Sailing trips start from Ruoholahti marina after school (around 1700) and your skipper tours you around the Helsinki archipelago for 3-4 hours. Wear something rain/wind proof, warm (it’s quite cold at the sea), shoes that don’t leave black marks, a hat and gloves for handling ropes. Introduction sailing days are listed below. *Registration, dates and more info on our website:* http://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=200 <http://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=200>.

Spots are filled fast, be quick!

Read more about the club: http://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=44